Gatwick catwalk express
A catwalk show was conducted on the concourse at Victoria Station to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Gatwick Express. During rush hour on Thursday 14 May 09, the staff of the non-stop rail air link between London’s Victoria station and Gatwick Airport, modelled a selection of Gatwick Express uniforms. In brief five-minute catwalk shows…
Gap expands in Canada
Gap Inc, which in August announced it was closing its European design headquarters in London, last week opened its first Banana Republic Factory Store and Gap Factory Store in Canada. The openings will broaden the accessibility of Gap Inc. brands, while reaching new value conscious customers in the Canadian market, a statement said. “During our…
Ossie Clark to cease trading
Ossie Clark is to close its fashionable doors. The label was relaunched last year with financing from Marc and Julian Worth however trading conditions didn’t meet expectations. A spokesperson told WWD, “Due to market conditions, developing the business has been challenging and the decision has been made to cease trading.” The label was iconic in…
Clothes Show Style Awards shortlist
The most stylish celebrities and talented professionals in the beauty and fashion industry will be awarded on 25th June during The Clothes Show Style Awards in association with OK! Magazine. In anticipation to the Style Awards, the nominees have been announced. Daisy Lowe, Paloma Faith and Russell Brand are all shortlisted as the UK’s most…
Clothes Show London’s beautés
As part of the Clothes Show London, the UK Beauty Awards announced the shortlist of leading beauty brands. The ceremony showcases the beauty industry’s best products, fragrances and organic products. Following the successful launch last year, the Awards return to the Clothes Show London on 25th June 2010 at Earls Court London. Industry professionals selected…
#FashionRevolution: Time to Trace Fashion by asking Who Made My Clothes?
“Do you know where your blazer was made?” questioned Andrew Olah, founder of boutique denim trade fair Kingpins at the latest edition in Amsterdam. “The label on the inside only identifies only the country where it was made and how to wash it, but there is nothing about who made it. Don’t you think that’s…
UPDATE 2-Vietnam arrests eight more in connection with British deaths
* All 39 victims believed to be Vietnamese * Total of 10 arrests in Vietnam related to incident * Two men in Britain charged with manslaughter * Families hoping for swift repatriation of bodies (Updates with detail, background, comment from families) By Khanh Vu and Phuong Nguyen HANOI, Nov 4 (Reuters) – Police in Vietnam…
Vietnam arrests eight over UK truck deaths
Hanoi (AFP) – Vietnam has arrested eight more people in connection with the deaths of 39 people found in a truck in Britain who are believed to be Vietnamese, police said Monday. Eight women and 31 men were found in a refrigerated lorry in an industrial park in Essex, east of London last month, in…
The World's Most Powerful Navies Of 2030 Won't Look Like Those Of Today
Key point: A naval arms race is ensuing in the Pacific. The most powerful navies in 2030 will be a reflection of the broader state of the world. Some countries are invested in preserving the current international order, and see naval power as a means to maintain it. Other emerging countries are building navies commensurate…
US white supremacist arrested hours before far-right conference in Norway
An American white supremacist was arrested hours before he was due to speak at an international far-right conference in Norway. Greg Johnson was detained under immigration law on the basis that he posed a threat to national interests, according to the police security agency PST. “He stands for and communicates an extreme right-wing ideology,” PST…